Sheffield United and Doncaster seal promotion from League One and League Two respectively to prompt celebratory pitch invasions
IT could be a long night for fans of both Sheffield United and Doncaster as their teams both sealed promotion today.
Sheffield United came from 1-0 down away at Northampton to triumph 2-1 that means they will be playing Championship football next season.
Sheffield United fans stormed the pitch at the final whistle as their League One promotion was confirmedReutersChris Wilder was understandably delighted as he secured Sheffield’s promotion to the Championship for next seasonRex FeaturesIts hardly surprising there was a pitch invasion as Sheffield United finally got back up to the ChampionshipReutersThe pitch at Sixfields was covered with Sheffield United fans delighted at achieving promotionReuters
Marc Richards put the Cobblers 1-0 up, but second half goals from Leon Clarke and John Fleck saw the Blades to a vital victory that sealed promotion.
Then ensued a pitch invasion of delighted Sheffield fans, saluting the excellent work Chris Wilder has done since taking over at Bramall Lane.
The Doncaster fans run onto the pitch to celebrate after winning promotion to League OnePA:Press AssociationThe Doncaster players celebrate after their victory against Mansfield secured promotion from League TwoPA:Press AssociationDoncaster boss Darren Ferguson salutes the fans for their support that has helped the Yorkshire side to promotionReuters
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That's because third-place Fleetwood suffered s shock 2-0 defeat away at Oldham.
Bolton, currently in second-spot, fell to a 1-0 defeat at Scunthorpe.
And in League Two, Doncaster won 1-0 at home to Mansfield to also prompt a pitch invasion.
This means Doncaster have won promotion to League One at the first attempt, Tommy Row notching to cue the wild scenes at the Keepmoat Stadium.
Rovers need eight points now to win the title.
Doncaster's players jump for joy after their defeat of Mansfield secured them League Two promotionRichard Parkes Photography LtdThis young fan will remember his own pitch invasion for years to come after seeing Doncaster promotedRichard Parkes Photography Ltd
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